When David Lynch released his adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune in 1984, reviewers believed it was almost impossible to follow, leading to a theory of Herbert’s iconic 1965 sci-fi novel being “unadaptable.” 40 years later, Denis Villeneuve’s attempt at “recreating” Dune is earning the exact same reactions.
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If there’s one thing that we can rely on these days, it’s the past. In these so-called “unprecedented times” we find ourselves looking back more and more, as the future is less and less something that we can rely upon. The past, unlike the future, is static and certain.
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Doctor Sleep, the much awaited sequel to The Shining, is directed by Mike Flanagan, who’s known for Oculus (2013) and Gerald’s Game (2017). It follows adult Danny Torrence (Ewan McGregor) as he meets a young girl named Abra Stone (Kyliegh Curran) who also has “The Shining,” a mysterious supernatural ability. Together, they must confront the origins of their powers and fight against those who would take advantage of it.
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